Sr Lead Technical Program Manager

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

 

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional cloud transformation programs. The ideal candidate will be cloud certified (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and have extensive experience in managing large technical programs. You will lead programs in a fast-paced environment, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.  

The Main Responsibilities

• Lead the endtoend delivery of technical programs from initiation to closure ensuring ontime completion 
• Partner with engineering business and cloud provider teams to define program scope objectives and deliverables 
• Create and maintain program roadmaps detailed project plans and status reports 
• Identify assess and mitigate program risks and dependencies while resolving roadblocks proactively 
• Manage program budgets resources and schedules ensuring alignment with organizational goals 
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and teams driving decisionmaking and issue resolution 
• Develop and implement program management best practices tools and templates 
• Monitor program metrics and KPIs providing actionable insights to stakeholders 
• Lead postprogram reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement 

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Business or a related field Masters degree is a plus 
• 8+ years of program management experience in technologydriven organizations 
• Familiarity with cloud technologies Azure AWS GCP Certifications are highly preferred  
• Familiarity with multicloud environments and hyperscaler ecosystems 
• Experience with enterprise IT transformations or cloud migrations  
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle SDLC methodologies including Agile Scrum and Waterfall 
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously with high complexity and interdependencies 
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without direct authority 
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with keen attention to detail 
• Experience with program management tools such as JIRA Confluence Smartsheet or equivalent 
• Exceptional communication presentation and interpersonal skills 
• PMP PgMP or Agile certifications are a plus 

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

 

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$132,232 - $143,787 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$138,844 - $155,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$145,456 - $161,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

 

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

 

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What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 341100

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